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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 4, 2017 23:00:20 GMT -5
"Sad it's a baby, but I'll still eat it," Shane told her then shrugged. He was no vegan or anything like that, and he knew there was nothing to do for the poor animal, but that's just how things were. Besides, he did enjoy some good lamb now and again. "What are you gonna do with it, though? Marinate it in something, or bake it with veggies or something?" Just thinking about it actually made him hungry for it.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 5, 2017 19:22:15 GMT -5
"I don't usually like surprises, but I suppose I can make an exception this one time," Shane told her, smiling at how she had giggled at his words. Surprises were usually bad from his experiences, but with Phallon making a dinner for him, how could it be bad? He knew he'd like whatever she cooked.
Sarah came over then, standing by the table and with Phallon's phone in her hands, hands to her belly. She looked like she didn't want to interrupt but kind of had to. "Um, Marcus said he'd actually make the drive to come and get me," she told them both quietly then set Phallon's phone down on the table. "Thanks for letting me stay here tonight... Is it okay if I go and take a shower?" She'd need to borrow clothes too, since hers were all ripped and torn up. however, a shower was definitely something she needed, both to help her relax and to rid her blonde hair of twigs and her skin of dirt.
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*Nightwhisper
"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Aug 5, 2017 19:45:25 GMT -5
Phallon grinned. "Then I'll just have to make it worth your while," she said. Of course, Shane wouldn't come out and say it if the food was bad, but she still wanted to make something he would enjoy. Otherwise, what was the point of cooking him a fancy meal? Her attention was pulled from future dinner plans to Sarah as she made her presence known.
"Of course," she said, standing. Her plate was just about empty, so she didn't mind going to help the girl prepare for her bath. Leading the way to the small bathroom, Phallon began to grab a towel and washcloth for the girl. "It's nothing fancy, but it should help make you feel better. I'll go get you some of my clothes to borrow as well. We should be about the same size."
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 5, 2017 20:30:14 GMT -5
"That'd be really nice. Thank you," Sarah told her as she stood there in the bathroom and watched Phallon grab the pieces of fabric. She took them when handed the items and then looked at herself in the mirror. Her eyes widened when the girl saw just how bad and dirty she actually looked. "Oh my god. I really do need a shower..."
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 7, 2017 14:12:56 GMT -5
Sarah nodded and began picking twigs out of her currently ratty hair while she gazed in the mirror, looking at Phallon through iit. "You guys don't know who thankful I really am for all that you're doing. I honestly didn't think anyone was going to help me, even when I was pounding down your door." Her voice was quite solemn. Anyone else could have been behind that door, even people just as bad as the ones she had been trying to escape. Yet, she had been lucky enough to land in the arms of two of the nicest people on the planet, it seemed. She was so grateful.
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*Nightwhisper
"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Aug 7, 2017 17:05:39 GMT -5
"Don't think anything of it," Phallon responded with a smile. "I'm just glad we could help you." And she was. In a town like this, it seemed everyone would rather see you beaten down or killed before they offered to help. This girl was clearly out of her comfort zone here, and she couldn't blame her. "Anyway, I'll leave so you can get bathed. You're probably tired. Just call when you're through, and I'll bring you some clothes," she said. With a final smile, she left the bathroom, closing the door behind her.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 10, 2017 21:30:46 GMT -5
Shane had taken to laying back down on the couch, legs half dangling over the armrest while he had his hands behind his head on the other side of the wearing sofa. "You think she's gonna be okay?" he asked Phallon as the sound of running water traveled through the thin walls. "I mean, I know she's going with her friend tomorrow, but how bad do you think this experience is gonna mentally scar her? I feel bad."
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 12, 2017 15:18:41 GMT -5
"I'm pretty sure all of that was just because she was running on adrenaline. She wasn't really thinking much, just acting. I've been trained not to do that, to actually think before acting. But, it is human nature when in dire situations like that to act rather than really think," Shane told her. He shook his head then. "Anything could have happened to her out there. She could have picked a place with strangers not so kind as us. If you ask me, she just got lucky." It was a rather bleak outlook, but he was trying to be the realist here, an extreme realist.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 12, 2017 16:30:33 GMT -5
I don't know how much I'll be on for the next few weeks. I'm moving into my college dorm in 5 days, and I'm terrified)
Shane nodded agreement. "I can agree to that. She will be well taken care of once her friend picks her up. I'm just glad she did get lucky enough to find us and not some other creep," he told her then let out a deep breath through his nose, thinking a bit. As if to make the man out of his skin, a heavy knock came at the door. He jumped up, startled by the sudden noise at midnight. His hand went right to his knife and held it up, ready to fight this time. No way was this another person in need of help. The odds were just way too slim.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 14, 2017 19:21:52 GMT -5
I'm gonna need a lot of time, for sure....)
"I got the door," Shane replied rather gruffly, trying ti be the big, bad protector of the two girls currently staying with him. Making sure one of them was safe at all times was his job anyway, and he didn't want to take any chances in this city. Quietly, he made his way to the door and then opened it only a crack to see a large, buff man standing on the other side. The other man gave Shane a polite smile while the taller man just scowled at their late night visitor. From Sarah's description of her kidnappers, this guy had to be one of them. He bore an uncanny resemblance, dark hair and all.
"Excuse me, I don't mean to bother you so late at night, but have you seen a skinny, blonde girl around in the last hour or two?" the man asked, being very polite. "She's probably very dirty and all scratched up. See, she's my si-"
"No," Shane promptly cut the man off with a stern and annoyed sounding response. "Haven't seen anybody. I just wanna go to bed. Some of us gotta go to work tomorrow." It was the perfect excuse to promptly end the conversation.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 22, 2017 19:13:31 GMT -5
I'm on a small break from studying, but probs gonna be my only post for a bit again...)
The man outside frowned at Shane but simply gave him a nod and then walked off. Shane watched him go for a moment as the man strolled down the line of rooms, before the guardian shut the door and promptly locked it. Then, he turned to face Phallon, his expression showing his discomfort and irritation. "He had to be looking for Sarah. There's no question about about it." Clearly, this was quite upsetting. It showed just how close the poor girl was to being captured again, and how much these men wanted this one specific girl. they were determined to get her back. "Should we tell Sarah?" On one hand, it would only scare her more, but maybe she'd be more careful while here. But on the other, that was really the only thing remotely good to come out of informing her that her kidnapper, at least one of them, was around. But maybe she deserved to know?
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 25, 2017 12:30:22 GMT -5
They honestly really are not. I'm so freaking stressed, and apparently I need to buy three more books for one class. Yeah, three text books for one single class. It sucks)
"I don't know," Shane answered with a frown and ran his hand through his hair once making sure the door was well locked and secured. He leaned back on it, hand in his shaggy, midnight locks. The look on his face as he stared at the ground this way and talked did not show any comfort or confidence. "I don't know if they will actually do much or not, since her friend is coming to pick her up tomorrow anyway. There really isn't too much to be done. As bad as it sounds, they are only obligated to protect you and me, not random girls who happen to find their way here. Unless I'm in an actual fight or feel both our lives are in immediate danger, I really don't think they will do anything about it."
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*Nightwhisper
"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Aug 25, 2017 12:44:09 GMT -5
(That's when college gets stupid. Books should be included in the price of tuition, but, no, we have to pay out of pocket for them. It's ridiculous. Just try not to let it overwhelm you. Things do get better after the first few weeks once you get use to teachers and work loads. And don't be afraid to take well needed breaks. Don't try to do everything at once. It only makes you stress more.)
"Well, we could be in actual danger," Phallon pointed out. "If these men want Sarah back so badly, then I don't think they'll care if we have to be injured or killed to get to her." This a side of Shane not shown often. The last time he looked this confused was when he told her the truth about why he was with her. She could tell it bothered him. Stepping over to the man, she gently placed a hand on his arm. "We'll think of something. We can set up a watch through the night, create some kid of security system. Who knows? Maybe they'll wait until morning to strike. There's only one entrance to this room, unless they want to break through and squeezed through the windows. They won't be able to take us by surprise."
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 29, 2017 20:28:33 GMT -5
I am overwhelmed anyway. I also have to buy my own gloves for an anatomy dissection lab... wth... But I am going camping with my bf this weekend, so that will hopefully be nice, even though I still have major anxiety with everything... But it'll be nice to see him and his family.)
Shane looked down at her for a moment, still looking exasperated for another moment before finally letting out a sigh and nodding. "Yeah, you're right. We will set up night shifts then for tonight. We can shove a chair under the door even, if we need too," he decided then glanced at the bathroom door as the shower finally stopped. Sarah would probably still be in there for a while messing with her hair and everything, though. The man's gaze landed back on Phallon, softer and a bit calmer now. "Thank you. I know it's not ideal when I don't know what to do, even if it's rare... I'm glad you're here to help me." A small smile spread across his face then, and he placed a hand lightly over the one she had on his arm.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Aug 31, 2017 15:44:49 GMT -5
Thank you for all the support)
Shane opened his mouth to argue, but he realized how tired he was. The man was well aware of how drained his body and mind were from the hard day of work earlier and now all this excitement, plus having a quick nap interrupted. Instead of arguing, he found it best to just go with what Phallon said and go to sleep for a little while. He knew she could take care of things, and if anyone tried to come in he was sure he'd either wake up from the noise or Phallon would come and wake him up instead. He trusted her. "Alright. But if you even hear the smallest noise right outside, come wake me," he told her then bent over to plant a soft kiss on her cheek while their hands were still together. "You've got four hours. Any later and I'll have to smack ya," he teased then went into the bedroom, only slowly letting go of her hand as he walked away, stretching his arm out until their finger tips only touched and then were separated completely.
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*Nightwhisper
"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Aug 31, 2017 17:12:32 GMT -5
(you're welcome. ^^ )
"Only if you're awake by then," Phallon countered with a small laugh. There was a 50/50 chance that he would wake after only four hours of sleep. If he woke, then she would gladly let him take over so she could go sleep before Sarah's friend arrived. If not, then she would jut wait until he did. That is, if she could stay awake that long. The woman may change her mind as the hours dragged on.
Smiling, she watched as he walked away from her, holding onto his hand until it was no longer possible. It was these small moments that felt more personal, more special to her. Despite the craziness they were in at the moment, she still appreciated the gesture. Turning from the door, she searched her clean clothes for an outfit Sarah could borrow. Nothing fancy, but something she could wear going home. With the items in hand, she went back to the bathroom, knocking on the door.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Sept 4, 2017 18:47:13 GMT -5
"Come in," Sarah said from inside, sounding a lot better than before, a lot calmer and even a bit more cheerful. The shower had done more than cleaned her up, it had really refreshed her state of mind. Of course, she'd still be jumpy and traumatized, but the girl was doing better than before. Inside the bathroom, she looked a lot better too. Her long hair was in a ponytail and still damp but not full of knots and debris. She was currently standing in front of the mirror and washing her face with a washcloth to make sure every little bit of dirt was free from her skin. Upon having Phallon enter the tiny room, she looked over with a grateful smile. "Thanks for everything," she said and held her arms for the clean clothes, only a towel wrapped around her right now.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Sept 9, 2017 12:54:33 GMT -5
Sarah took the clothes with a grateful smile and began putting them on, not caring too much since they were both women. If Shane had been the one to knock on the door then it would have been a much different story. At the mention of Phallon staying in the living room with her for the night, she looked up from straightening out a pantsleg. "Oh, no of course not. But...where are you going to sleep?" she asked with a small frown adorning her face now. There was only the one couch, and she didn't want Phallon to have to sleep on the floor because she herself got the couch, even if it was for only one night. These people had done so much for her already.
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Sept 9, 2017 13:40:41 GMT -5
"Oh, well, as long as you're comfortable on the floor," Sarah decided. She finished up with washing her face and then was ready to exit the bathroom. "Can I just go to sleep now? I want to at least try and get some sleep." The girl was afraid of having horrible nightmares that night from trauma curtusy of her earlier trauma. But, she had to try. She'd gotten no sleep at her kidnappers' place, obviously. After all the running she had done before, the girl was extremely tired. Hopefully, her excitement filled last couple days would allow her weary body to finally rest.
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